Eric Federman

Eric Federman is the Managing Director and Head of the Communications and Media Group at Barclays, a position he has held since September 2021. Based in New York, he plays a crucial role in overseeing the bank's activities related to communications and media sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in investment banking.

Educational Background

• University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School: BSE in Finance (1988-1992)
• Kingswood Oxford: High School Education (1982-1988)

Professional Experience

• Barclays: Managing Director, Head of Communications and Media Group (September 2021 - Present)
• Credit Suisse: Managing Director, Co-Head of Media/Telecom (September 2003 - September 2021)
• Merrill Lynch: Managing Director (1992 - 2003)

Federman's career spans over three decades in the financial sector, where he has developed a strong reputation for his strategic insight and leadership capabilities. His previous roles at Credit Suisse and Merrill Lynch have equipped him with a deep understanding of the media and telecommunications industries, allowing him to drive growth and innovation at Barclays.

His leadership at Barclays aligns with the bank's efforts to enhance its market share in advising on mergers and acquisitions as well as capital markets origination, particularly in a challenging economic landscape characterized by high interest rates and market volatility.12